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Dance Theatre of Harlem In Residence at Willamette

"Dancing Through Barriers," the educational outreach program of
the Dance Theatre of Harlem, will be in residence at Willamette
University Feb. 11-15. The week-long program will deliver ballet
master classes, demonstrations and workshops to schools in Salem
and Portland.

The Dance Theatre of Harlem was started in 1969 and has grown
into a world renowned, multicultural, neoclassical ballet company
with an eclectic repertoire of 125 works. The "Barriers" component
brings dance to schools and communities around the world. Fourteen
dancers from DTH, ages 18 to 22, will participate in the residency
program.

"We are honored to have such a distinguished troupe on our
campus," said Willamette Dance Instructor Kimberly Christensen.
"This is an outstanding opportunity for Willamette University to
share its resources with the regional arts community and to expose
young people of all ages to the power and charm of dance."

She added, "The master classes will offer opportunities for both
beginners and advanced students and all students will have a chance
to work directly with dancers who have excelled in the world of
professional dance. They will learn from these dancers exactly what
it takes to become a ballet dancer, what the training entails and
how they prepare for performances. Regardless of your level of
expertise in ballet, this is an awesome opportunity."

Only those events at Willamette University are free and open to
the public.

Thurs., Feb. 14
Lecture/demonstration, Jefferson High School, Portland, 12:15 to
1:15 p.m.
Ballet master class, Oregon Ballet Theatre, Portland, 6:30 to 8
p.m.
Support for the program was made possible with funding from The
Allen Foundation for the Arts and from the Lilly Endowment,
Inc.